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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Willesden 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]

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37
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD AND FOOD PREMISES

Table: Table 34 Types of food premises

Table 34 Types of food premises

Baker26
Bread and confectionery40
Dairy3
Butcher107
Grocer and general store305
Fishmonger and fish fryer44
Cafe and restaurant135
Greengrocer and fruiterer126
Ice cream and sweet shop219
Food stall19
Public house43
Works canteen122
School canteen39
Food factory6
Other food premises46
Total1,280
Inspections and revisits:
Inspections2.392
Revisits781
Total3,173
Table 35
Premises unsatisfactory on 31.12.6159
Unsatisfactory during the year200
Premises made satisfactory during the year231
Unsatisfactory on 31.12.6228

Table: Food premises: Defects remedied

Food premises: Defects remedied

DefectsOutstanding at 31.12.61Found during the yearTotalRemedied during yearOutstanding at 31.12.62
Inadequate lighting and ventilation381192
Inadequate washing facilities185169627
Inadequate refuse storage32427234
Uns724-265
Inadequate storage accommodation61925241
Defective walls, ceilings or floors2161826220
Dirty walls, ceilings or floors3814117916118
Inadequate first aid materials—1818162
Unsatisfactory conditions7613121
Any other defects2511413912910
Totals12846659452470

Table: Table 37 Food premises: Registration

Table 37 Food premises: Registration

Premises on register 31.12.61Applications receivedApplications grantedApplications refusedPremises removed from register during 1962Total on register at 31.12.62
1. Sale and storage of ice cream3311717--348355
2. Manufacture of ice cream7----7
3. Manufacture of preserved food131----131
4. Fish curing1-———1